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How to get fromArenal Volcano to Nosaraby bus, taxi, shuttle, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Arenal Volcano to Nosara by bus, taxi, shuttle, plane, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Fortuna to Nosarabus bus Private
    5h 23m
    $333–340

  2. Drive 165.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arenal Volcano to Nosaracar car 165.3 km
    4h 23m
    $23–32

  3. Taxi, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Arenal Volcano to Monteverdetaxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Nosarashuttle bus Private
    3h 22m
    $381–555

  4. Shuttle, fly to Nosara Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB)plane plane SJO - NOB
    3h 21m
    $467–515

  5. Shuttle, fly to Tamarindo Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)plane plane SJO - TNO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Nosarashuttle bus
    4h 43m
    $799–860

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Nosara Airport (NOB) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 225 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Arenal Volcano, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica and Nosara, Costa Rica?

Willie's Tours Costa Rica Shuttles operates a bus from La Fortuna to Nosara hourly. Tickets cost $295 and the journey takes 5h.

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